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Coronavirus: Death toll in China rises to 54, over 300 new cases detected
The latest numbers from Hubei, the epicentre of the contagion, puts the nationwide total of confirmed infections at 1,610, based on figures previously released by the Cen
President Xi warns virus spreading fast, China facing grave situation
President Xi Jinping said China was facing a grave situation as the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak jumped to 41, overshadowing ce
BSF-BGB exchange sweets on eve of 71st Republic Day
On the eve of the 71st Republic Day celebrations, troops of the BSF, stationed along the India-Bangladesh border at Akhaura, exchanged sweets with the troops of their Ban
U.S. Presidential Election 2020: What are the Democratic presidential primaries all about?
How does the process to nominate the U.S. presidential candidate work?
New fears over extent of coronavirus challenge in China
Cleaner jailed for stealing Kings watches
The 46-year-old woman worked in a royal household and the judgment was handed down at a court in the Moroccan capital, Rabat.
China toll hits 41; virus detected in Australia, EU
The number of confirmed infection cases in China stands at 1,287; President Xi Jinping says country faces a grave situation
The Minister is on paternity leave
Koizumis decision to take a break for childcare is being touted as a revolutionary step in Japan
All the Presidents men and women
Trumps defence team at the Senate trial includes a host of legal minds from Ken Starr to Jane Raskin
Brazils top govt. leaders are accused of using racial slurs and Nazi slogans to attack their rivals
Coronavirus: India 'requests' China to permit Indian students stuck in Wuhan ..
About 700 Indian students, mostly medical students, are believed to be studying in different universities in Wuhan and its surrounding area
China's President Xi warns virus is 'accelerating', country facing 'grave sit..
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned China was facing a grave situation given the accelerating spread of a new SARS-like virus that has infe
China's President Xi Jinping holds politburo meeting on curbing virus outbrea..
Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the country is facing a grave situation, held a politburo meeting on measures to fight a coronavirus o
Hong Kong leader declares virus emergency, halts official visits to mainland ..
Schools, now on Lunar New Year holidays, would remain shut until Feb. 17, while inbound and outbound flights and high speed rail trips betw
China virus remains severe, medical supplies very tight: Source
hina's new coronavirus outbreak remains severe and medical supplies are very tight in Wuhan city, where the virus was first identified, an
Coronavirus outbreak revives calls to stop wildlife trade
Bats are known to harbour coronavirus, but scientists have yet to fully understand the new virus and how it leapt from animals to people.
Jaishankar calls on Brazilian President
Mr. Bolsonaro and Mr. Jaishankar deliberated on ways to deepen overall bilateral cooperation including in areas like trade and investment, officials said.
How Will Millions of Myanmar Migrant Workers Vote in the 2020 Election?
This week, The Irrawaddy talks to migrant worker advocate Ko Htoo Chit and elections expert Ko Sai Ye Kyaw Swar Myint about prospects for M
Shanghai shuts down all cinemas during Lunar New Year holidays
Coronavirus: China to build 1,000-bed hospital within a week
The Chinese city of Wuhan is rapidly building a new 1,000-bed hospital to treat victims of a new coronavirus. Building machinery, including
Indias passive foreign policy yielding to one advancing its interests: U.S. official
Ms. Wells, who has just returned from a trip to the region besides attending the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, said nowhere this shift is more visible than in the Indo-P
First clinical data shows new China virus similar to SARS
that are similar to SARS and is capable of spreading from person to person and between cities, said a new Lancet report providing first clinical data from initial cases.
China shuts transport, temples, Great Wall as virus toll hits 26
Just wearing a mask may not be enough to stem outbreak
Chinese authorities have encouraged people in Wuhan to wear surgical masks in public to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus.Do they
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
This week, Myanmar saw major signs of foreign support for its IT, insurance and creative sectors, as well as power production, especially l
France confirms 2 cases of virus from China, first in Europe
More cases are expected, says France Health Minister
Assam: NIA files chargesheet against five JMB operatives
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five alleged Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operatives in the Barpeta JMB module case. The
Iraqis protest, seek ouster of U.S. troops
Thousands of men, women and children massed under grey skies in the Jadiriyah district of east Baghdad, chanting Get out, get out, occupier!
At least two killed as blast in machine shop rips Houston neighbourhood
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the blast was felt as far away as 22 km.
More Than Half of Parliamentarians Back NLD Charter Amendment Bills
The bills, backed by 351 members of Parliament will be discussed in the upcoming parliamentary session, but they are likely to face a milit
The Pitfalls in Afghanistans Peace Process
A US-Taliban peace agreement seems closer than ever, but the whole thing could unravel when it comes time for intra-Afghan talks.
Top Myanmar Court Rejects Final Appeal for Rakhine Activists in Treason Case
The Union Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal in the case against Rakhine politician Dr. Aye Maung and writer Win Hin Aung, upholdi
Six killed, several injured in shooting in Germany
The incident occurred at 12.45 pm local time (1145 GMT) close to a building in the town of Rot am See.
Highlights From the Summary of Myanmar Report on Human Rights Violations in R..
The Irrawaddy publishes highlights of a summary, issued by the Presidents Office, of the still-unreleased Independent Commission of Enquiry
Assembly polls: Nepal Communist Party wins resounding victory
The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has registered a landslide victory in the National Assembly polls of the Himalayan nation. The NCP bagged 16 out of the 18 seats th
Myanmar Girls Trafficked to China from Shan, Militia Detains Suspects
A local Kachin group is asking for help finding two girls from Shan State who were trafficked to China as the group gathers evidence agains
Survey: Nearly Half of Afghans Want US Troops Out After Deal
Afghans remain divided about whether U.S. and NATO troops should stay after a peace deal -- 46 percent say leave, 33 percent say stay.
Wuhan Flights to Myanmar Stopped Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Chinese flights to Myanmar are being canceled because of the coronavirus and students in affected Chinese cities are being urged to contact
Myanmar Military Denies Using Drones to Attack Arakan Army Troops
The Myanmar military says it only uses drones for security purposes, rejecting AAs claim it uses them in combat; KNU says even reconnaissan
Beijing to close section of Great Wall, other tourist sites
China announced Friday it will close a section of the Great Wall and other famous Beijing landmarks to control the spread of a deadly virus
China building a hospital to treat virus, expands lockdowns
Lockdowns to now include at least 10 cities with a total of about 33 million people.
Myanmar Foreign Ministry Acknowledges ICJ Ruling, Repeats Denial of Genocide ..
Responding to the ICJs imposition of provisional measures against Myanmar, the government has reiterated its stance that there was no genoc
Coronavirus: China adds ninth city to transport ban, 32 million people now af..
Authorities in Jingzhou, located in Hubei province where the virus first emerged, said all rail services leaving the city would close from
China sets up research team to combat coronavirus spread
China expands lockdowns to 25 million people to halt viral outbreak
China Coronavirus Infects 830, Kills 26 as Lunar New Year Holiday Begins
Cases of the new coronavirushave been confirmed in 29 of Chinas provincial-level regions, with 26 deaths and 830 infections reported.
25 Indians trapped in Wuhan; coronavirus reaches Singapore, Vietnam
Twenty-five Indian students, of whom 20 are from Kerala, are trapped in Wuhan after the Chinese city of 11 million was locked down to conta
Coronavirus outbreak not yet global health emergency: WHO
The WHO has announced that it was oo early to declare the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China a public health emergency of internat
For hippo Fionas 3rd birthday, zoo seeks aid for Australia
Instead of sending birthday gifts for Fiona, the Ohio zoo is asking people to buy T-shirts that will directly benefit the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund.
China's Coronavirus: What we know so far
The virus has caused alarm because it is still too early to know just how dangerous it is and how easily it spreads between people. And bec
